US
October 1961- Label and catalog number
- Candid 9021Candid CJS 9021
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
I CJS 9021 A A1 M90Y-4976-1Side A etched
I CJS 9021 B A1 M90Y-4977-2Side B etched
M9OY-4976A-Side Label
M9OY-4977B-Side Label
Vinyl pressings
Mingus
by Charles Mingus · 1961
16 pressings8 countriesPost BopJazz
Mingus was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Mingus
2 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
US
October 1961- Label and catalog number
- Candid 8021Candid CJM 8021
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
CJM8021A A1 M90P-4970-1 C.L.RSide A runout
CJM8021B 1 A1 M90P-4971-1 C.L.RSide B runout
M90P-4970Label A
M90P-4971Label B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | US | Candid 9021 / Candid CJS 9021First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Candid 8021 / Candid CJM 8021First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Japan | Candid SOPC 57011 / Candid SOPC-57011LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1972 | Netherlands | CBS S 64675 / CBS Z 31034LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1972 | US | Barnaby Records KZ 31034LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Barnaby Records KZ 31034LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | Canada | Barnaby Records KZ 31034 / Barnaby Records 2BR 6015LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | Japan | Candid SMJ-6195LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | Jazz Man JAZ-5002LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | Candid CS 9021LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | Candid CS 9021LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1985 | Italy | Candid GJS 9021LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Europe | DOL DOL920HLP, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Stereo, Reissue |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Worldwide | Candid 36211 / Candid CLP 36211LP, Album, Record Store Day, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2023 | Worldwide | Candid 35211 / Candid CLP 35211LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Candid SMJ-7106LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1MDM19:52
- B1Stormy Weather13:25
- B2Lock 'Em Up6:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mingus are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Mingus are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1961 and 2023.
When was Mingus first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US. One of them is Candid 9021, released October 1961.
How do I tell if my copy of Mingus is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 9021, 8021) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, I CJS 9021 A A1 M90Y-4976-1 and I CJS 9021 B A1 M90Y-4977-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mingus on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
